No Netflix Through My Panny DMP-BD85

[GO-NAD!]

Last night the wife and I decided to give Netflix a try and, since the DMP-BD85 has a Netflix app, we figured we were set. So, we set up our account on-line and when I tried to access Netflix through the BD player, we received the message "This device cannot support Netflix in your area" (or words to that effect). That means not in Canada. A quick Google search confirmed that it's no glitch. Since the account is already set up, I guess I need to get a media streaming device ASAP. I figure I'll get the Roku 3. I hope it plays nice with my RX-V1800, because that's where it'll have to be connected...

 

[markw]

Well, that sucks!

 

[BoredSysAdmin]

It might be a bit technical (ok A LOT Technical), if you setup VPN tunnel to US based service on your home router you should be able to trick your BD player

Also If Netflix is officially available north of the border, devices like Roku and Amazon Fire TV should work (I would pick the later)

 

[GO-NAD!]

It might be a bit technical (ok A LOT Technical), if you setup VPN tunnel to US based service on your home router you should be able to trick your BD player

Also If Netflix is officially available north of the border, devices like Roku and Amazon Fire TV should work (I would pick the later)

Yeah, I know some do access the US Netflix, but I don't feel inclined to go through that trouble. I know a couple of guys who have Roku devices that work perfectly. I hadn't heard of Amazon Fire TV before.

 

[3db]

Yeah, I know some do access the US Netflix, but I don't feel inclined to go through that trouble. I know a couple of guys who have Roku devices that work perfectly. I hadn't heard of Amazon Fire TV before.

I have a Western Digital hooked up to my RX-V1800 and a Roku3 connected directly to the bedroom TV. To get the US Netflix, you need to set up the DNS lookup with US based IP addresses at the router/cable modem end.

I've signed up to blockless tv ( https://www.blockless.com/ ) that for $30 every 6 monthes will supply you with DNS IPs from anywhere inthe world. The best part is that they offer you a 1week trial. Its well worth it.

The WD allows you to edit the DNS server lookup but the Roku doesn't. The ROKU uses the configuration from one's router/cable modem.

 

[zieglj01]

I know a couple of guys who have Roku devices that work perfectly. I hadn't heard of Amazon Fire TV before.

I think Amazon Fire TV is still USA only for now - I own both, and the Roku 3 is good for what it can do.

 

[GO-NAD!]

Well, I went with the Roku 3. Picked it up after supper and setup was a breeze. I think I'm going to like this. Just need to set it up on the Harmony 880.

 

[zieglj01]

Well, I went with the Roku 3. Picked it up after supper and setup was a breeze. I think I'm going to like this. Just need to set it up on the Harmony 880.

Enjoy the adventure

 

[billy p]

Roku...is nice....Apple TV works well to...since, I have a fairly large i-Tunes library I subscribed to i-cloud and play all my music wireless. Its a simple and handy service...easy for the wife & kids...controlled from my laptop or H/T. Lots of free i-Tunes concerts...watched Soundgarden a while back and Lenny Kravitz the other night...